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A map, posted on the National Weather Service website Monday morning, showing the potential for flash flooding throughout the Northeast during Tropical Storm Isaias.

All of Long Island, including the Village of Freeport,are prepared to brace Tropical Storm Isaias as it churns up the East Coast today, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is … more

By Scott Brinton and Ronny Reyes | 8/4/20

Long Beach awaits a date with Tropical Storm Isaias

City of Long Beach officials said beaches will be closed Tuesday, drains are being emptied of excess water, dunes are being fortified, the regular Tuesday night meeting of the City Council … more

By James Bernstein and Scott Brinton | 8/3/20

The Freeport Police and Fire Department responded to a boat crash on Aug. 1, at Freeport Creek, which left six injured and one man dead.

One man killed, six injured in Freeport boat crash

Nassau County Homicide Detectives are investigating a fatal boating accident that occurred on Aug. 1, at Freeport Creek, near Cow Meadow Park. According to Nassau County Marine Bureau … more

8/3/20

Long Island under Tropical Storm Warning as Isaias heads up East Coast

All of Long Island is now under a Tropical Storm Warning, as Isaias churns up the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is on track to strike the Carolinas with 70 mph … more

By Scott Brinton | 8/3/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, with members of the new "shark patrol."

Town of Hempstead introduces “Shark Patrol” after several shark sightings at beaches

After multiple shark sighting on the south shore, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” personal watercraft and deployed a team of lifeguards on a Bay Constable boat to … more

7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

L.I. Democratic lawmakers seek stimulus talks with McConnell

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and Rep. Tom Suozzi on Wednesday called on Republican senators to work with the Democratically led House of Representatives to pass another round of economic stimulus, only … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/29/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin announced that the town would give a $2 million grant to Northwell Health to set up 13 Covid-19 testing sites.

Town of Hempstead gives $2M to Northwell Health

The Hempstead Town Board unanimously voted to grant up to $2 million to Northwell Health on July 28 to establish 13 Covid-19 testing sites throughout the town, including in Freeport, the Five Towns, … more

By Ronny Reyes | 7/29/20

Students at the Freeport School district would attend in-person classes on alternating days should schools reopen this fall.

Freeport School District officials mull reopening

The Freeport School District will be submitting their plans for possible reopening in September this Friday, as per the New York State Board of Regents orders. The Board of Regents … more

By Ronny Reyes, Jeff Bessen and Matthew Ferremi | 7/29/20

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, center, presented a citation to Nydia Whtie, right, on July 27.

Honoring a Freeport hero

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé honored fellow Freeporter Nydia White on July 27 for her service to the local community during the pandemic as a nurse manager for critical care at Mount … more

By Ronny Reyes | 7/29/20

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